El Maâmoura tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 3:43 am (1.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 74 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 64 °F from the WNW, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 6:37 am–5:24 pm 10 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:54 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in El Maâmoura there are high tides at 3:43 am (1.1 ft) and 3:53 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 10:17 am and 10:21 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:43 am. The sun rises at 6:37 am and sets at 5:24 pm: 10 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:12 pm to 4:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph). Overcast, 64 °F.
Fishing in El Maâmoura today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:12–4:12 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:10 am to 7:10 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: common cuttlefish, red porgy, striped red mullet and annular seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in El Maâmoura, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in El Maâmoura
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 75 °F: mild
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
El Maâmoura has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 74 °F, though with clouds.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near El Maâmoura
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- Plage de Boumnir 0.8 mi · SW
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near El Maâmoura
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Tides in El Maâmoura
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 3:43 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:17 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:53 pm 0.9 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:21 pm 0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 4 min to high tide at 3:43 am.
In El Maâmoura the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 26 (1.2 ft) and the lowest, on March 4 (-0.3 ft).
Heights above MLWS. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLWS
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:37 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 10:17 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:53 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:21 pm · 0.3 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:38 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 4:20 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:58 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:30 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:05 pm · 0.4 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:39 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 5:04 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:51 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 5:20 pm · 0.8 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:40 am · 5:20 pm | Low tide 12:12 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:40 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 1:21 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 7:32 pm · 0.7 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:14 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:41 am · 5:19 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:59 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 3:38 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:37 pm · 0.8 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:42 am · 5:18 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 4:59 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:33 pm · 0.9 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:31 am · 6:54 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:43 am · 5:17 pm | Low tide 5:46 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:51 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 5:47 pm · 0.4 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 7:17 am · 7:39 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLWS. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Lampedusa station (TICON-4), 121 mi from El Maâmoura. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at El Maâmoura
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 1.9 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west-northwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 72.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:39 am (local time).
Surf in El Maâmoura today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:10 am · sunrise 6:37 am · sunset 5:24 pm · last light 5:50 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.9 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:10 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in El Maâmoura today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.9 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:50 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In El Maâmoura the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in El Maâmoura
Now in El Maâmoura
- Low / high
- 64 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 37%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 65° | 65° | 64° | 68° | 73° | 74° | 70° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WNW | 6 NW | 5 NW | 7 NNW | 7 N | 8 NNE | 7 N | 5 NW |
| Gusts | 9 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 65° 4 WNW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 65° 6 NW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 5 NW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 7 NNW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 7 N 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 8 NNE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 7 N 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 5 NW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 64 / 75 °F | 8 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 71 °F | 11 mph NNW | 0.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 69 °F | 10 mph NNW | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 67 °F | 17 mph NW | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 67 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 68 °F | 12 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 69 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 65 °F | 5 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 69 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 68 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 57 / 65 °F | 9 mph E | 4.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 68 °F | 11 mph SSE | 4.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 71 °F | 17 mph SSW | 4.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 61 / 70 °F | 13 mph SSW | 4.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Thunderstorm 62° / 71° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 61° / 69° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 58° / 67° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 58° / 67° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 68° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 53° / 69° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 62° / 65° 2.0 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (76 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:39 am (local time).
The sun in El Maâmoura
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:40 am
- Full dark 6:20 pm
- Civil dawn 6:10 am
- Civil dusk 5:50 pm
- Solar noon 12:00 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 47 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:48 pm
- Full dark 6:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,276 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in El Maâmoura
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:12–4:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:01–11:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:24–8:24 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in El Maâmoura
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.7 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from El Maâmoura) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 mi
- 33 ft deep0.7 mi
- 66 ft deep1.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.45 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Ra's al Ma'murah, large jetty, head 1.1 mi southwest
- Light
- 2 green flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) G 10s
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 16 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: S. jetty, head (1.2 mi southwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near El MaâmouraTides nearby
- Béni Khiar1.4 mi
- Dar Chabanne3.0 mi
- Douane3.0 mi
- Nabeul3.9 mi
- Tazarka6.4 mi
- Korba8.4 mi
- Hammamet11 mi
- Menzel Heurr20 mi
- Soliman24 mi
- Menzel Temime24 mi
El Maâmoura at a glance
- Town or city of about 8,039 people. Coordinates: 36.465° N, 10.806° E.
- It is 3.9 mi east of Nabeul, the main place in Nabeul. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Nabeul.
- The nearest tide station, Lampedusa, is 121 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port de Peche Beni Khiar (0.9 mi).
Questions about El MaâmouraQuestions
What time is sunset today in El Maâmoura?
At 5:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:50 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El Maâmoura?
At 6:38 am. First light comes at 5:41 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:40–3:40 am, Minor 10:01–11:01 am, Major 2:12–4:12 pm, Minor 7:24–8:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in El Maâmoura?
Overcast, from 64 °F to 75 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph) and a 37% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El Maâmoura?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the east-northeast. The water is 74.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit El Maâmoura?
The best time to visit El Maâmoura is from May to June: highs of 77 °F to 84 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Lampedusa station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).